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Identify vs Pick - What's the difference?

identify | pick |


As verbs the difference between identify and pick

is that identify is to establish the identity of someone or something while pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

As a noun pick is

a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

Pull vs Pick - What's the difference?

pull | pick |


In printing|dated|lang=en terms the difference between pull and pick

is that pull is (printing|dated) to take or make (a proof or impression); so called because hand presses were worked by pulling a lever while pick is (printing|dated) a particle of ink or paper embedded in the hollow of a letter, filling up its face, and causing a spot on a printed sheet.

In cricket|lang=en terms the difference between pull and pick

is that pull is (cricket) a kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side while pick is (cricket) to recognise the type of ball being bowled by a bowler by studying the position of the hand and arm as the ball is released.

In dated|lang=en terms the difference between pull and pick

is that pull is (dated) a contest; a struggle while pick is (dated) to peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin.

As verbs the difference between pull and pick

is that pull is to apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force while pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

As nouns the difference between pull and pick

is that pull is an act of pulling (applying force) while pick is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

Nibble vs Pick - What's the difference?

nibble | pick |


As nouns the difference between nibble and pick

is that nibble is a small, quick bite taken with the front teeth while pick is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

As verbs the difference between nibble and pick

is that nibble is to eat with small, quick bites while pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

Pick vs Engage - What's the difference?

pick | engage | Related terms |

Pick is a related term of engage.


As verbs the difference between pick and engage

is that pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails while engage is .

As a noun pick

is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

Pick vs Retract - What's the difference?

pick | retract | Related terms |

Pick is a related term of retract.


As verbs the difference between pick and retract

is that pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails while retract is to pull back inside.

As a noun pick

is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

Pick vs Prefer - What's the difference?

pick | prefer |


As verbs the difference between pick and prefer

is that pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails while prefer is to advance, promote (someone).

As a noun pick

is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

Pick vs Favor - What's the difference?

pick | favor |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between pick and favor

is that pick is (obsolete) to throw; to pitch while favor is (obsolete) appearance; look; countenance; face.

As nouns the difference between pick and favor

is that pick is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe while favor is a kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

As verbs the difference between pick and favor

is that pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails while favor is (transitive)  to look upon fondly; to prefer.

Hold vs Pick - What's the difference?

hold | pick | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between hold and pick

is that hold is gracious; friendly; faithful; true while pick is to throw; to pitch.

As an adjective hold

is gracious; friendly; faithful; true.

Pick vs Assortment - What's the difference?

pick | assortment | Related terms |

Pick is a related term of assortment.


As nouns the difference between pick and assortment

is that pick is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe while assortment is a collection of varying but related items.

As a verb pick

is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

Pick vs Recall - What's the difference?

pick | recall | Related terms |

Pick is a related term of recall.


As nouns the difference between pick and recall

is that pick is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe while recall is the action or fact of calling someone or something back.

As verbs the difference between pick and recall

is that pick is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails while recall is to withdraw, retract (one's words etc); to revoke (an order).

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